And so another year is upon us... and here we are, a little bit older, a little bit wiser? I guess so. At least I have realised one thing: I need my daily practice! So off I went on 1st January to 'my happy place'. And (in the words of Kate Bush's extraordinary song 'Somewhere Inbetween') 'It was just so beautiful, It was just so beautiful, It was just - so - beautiful...'

These days I don't make New Year's resolutions – they feel too restrictive somehow... a bit of a negatve vibe about them. But I do take time to reflect on what I want less of and what I want more of. Less anxiety, more trust. Less worrying and more dreaming. Less consuming, more creating. Less procrastination, more action!

And each year I have a word to reflect on. This year it is Transition. (Lots of depth in that word – lots of ideas and possibilities). Do you have a word? I highly recommend the practice of taking just one word and finding out what it tells you throughout the year. Don't get too hung up on choosing it. Just go with it – whatever word comes to you. (Sometimes the word shows itself in a dream!) Gift yourself this word, and open to it. Be prepared for synchronicities! We live in an amazing Universe!

I went for another walk this morning (2 Jan)... and I saw my friend the heron! Now, that has to be a good sign, right? I did a quick Google just now and was delighted to discover that one of the many symbolic meanings of the heron is 'easy transitions' Yay!! It also represents the 'in between' state of being (reference the Kate Bush song!)

I do love a bit of Synchronicity! I hope you are feeling refreshed and ready for the new year. May it be just as you dream it to be.

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Herons are our lucky talisman bird, when we spot one we know we will have a wonderful day. My personal spirit animal is a hare. I love the idea of transition - leaving the old behind and beginning anew. As I type this, I am listening to Sky of Honey - Nocturn. One of my favourite albums of all time, blessing for 2018 x

Hares are beautiful creatures - and connected to the goddess (though I’m sure you know) I have seen hares only twice irl - enchanting moments. Sky of honey is one of my favourites too - a masterpiece. Kate Bush an inspiration! Thanks for commenting ❤️